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NEWS Industry stalwart By ANNA PRICE NOTABLE CHRISTCHURCH food technologist Ron Hooker, who helped develop over 200 Edmonds products, has died three weeks after turning 80. Mr Hooker also engaged in early research into freeze drying and was recognised in 2010 with a national food science exemplary services award. The Institute of Food Sci- ence and Technology honour came ‘‘as a real surprise’’, Mr Hooker – an honorary member of the institute – said at that time. He was elected a profes- sional member, then fellow, and later honorary fellow of the institute, one of only ten appointed to that position. He was the Canterbury branch foundation chairman and also served on the national executive. Meeting new people and keeping pace with information technology progress was of the essence, he said. For four years, he ran the food technology processing course at Christchurch Polytechnic. His career at the sharp end of the food industry dates to 1956. He was involved in Unilever (Birdseye, Crest and other brands) in its Hastings freezing, canning and dehydration plants. The family moved to Christ- church where he joined T J Edmonds and the Ireland Group Ltd (including Browns Flour Mills and SX Bakery). He later set up his own consulting company – Foodology Services Ltd – where he engaged in research and development. While at Edmonds, he embarked on early research into freeze drying at a Blenheim plant and frequently inspected the Auckland production plant and other centres where Edmonds canning and bottling was done. Upbeat and personable, Mr Hooker served for 45 years as secretary of the Rotary Club of Linwood-Woolston. Member and past president Gerald Austin described his service as ‘‘marvellous’’. Mel, Jeff & Jenny ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Former Edmonds food technologist Ron Hooker wrote a history of the iconic Christchurch baking brand. OBITUARY ‘‘Ron and his wife June were a great pair. ‘‘I don’t think there would be anyone in the world who might have served in the same position for so long. ‘‘I think he hid his light under a bushell. He was involved in a lot of things noone knew about.’’ The Edmond Sure to Rise garden was one of his delights. Ron Hooker was twice awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, the highest award in any Rotary club for sterling service. ❝ A familiar figure in New Regent Street, Mr Hooker loved the precinct’s distinctive Spanish Mission style and was keen to see it prosper. As secretary of the street’s business association, Mr Hooker, an amateur historian, I don’t think there would be anyone . . . who might have served in the same position for so long.’’ – Gerald Austin said the city council consent for the $1.4 million revitalisation would revive an enclave unrivalled in New Zealand. Mr Hooker, whose wife died four years ago, is survived by their three daughters and six grandchildren. ROSES CARPETS 425 St Asaph St | Phone 379 5730 5124753AB PREMIER BOXING EVENT CHRISTCHURCH’S CORPORATE TABLES AND GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2013 CBS ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH BOOK NOW AT WWW.FIGHTFORCHRISTCHURCH.CO.NZ ROSES CARPETS SUPERBUYS NEW CARPET FROM $35 to$99 per metre We stock 300 rolls of new carpet. Discounted cash and carry specials. Shortends and factory seconds. All on display in our warehouse. PLUS 10,000 NEW MATS AND RUGS OF ALL SIZES CARPET BINDING AND FRINGING WHILE YOU WAIT SERVICE MONDAY-FRIDAY 8.30AM-5.00PM CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, OCTOBER 31, 2013 11 5559516AT